Bruce shares his bagpipe set-up tips and how to make sure your bagpipe is working at its best at all times. Cane drone reeds vs. synthetic? Picking chanter reeds? Hide bags vs. synthetic zip? Bruce covers a range of helpful information! Date of Original Live Class: Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 at 7:00pm Course Name: Special

What is the secret sauce when it comes to producing a great quality bagpipe? Well, there's more to it than just tuning, or having a good ear, or blowing steady. Tune in! Date of Original Live Class: Monday, June 6th, 2016 at 7:30am Course Name: Technique Development Class Name: Tonal Quality Overview Class Instructor: Andrew

What do you do when the answer is "no" to Dojo U's "4 questions" required for 100% bagpipe efficiency? In this class, Vin dives deep into bagpipe maintenance to move beyond the 4 questions and make sure your answer is always "yes" and you have a 100% efficient bagpipe at all times. Date of Original

Vince takes the class through a framework for troubleshooting vexing piping problem areas. Class participants then bring up their own personal trouble areas in technique, drone reeds, and general stamina and blowing. Vince takes them through his framework to develop strategies for solutions.

In this class, we talk about how to set up the perfect bagpipe learning/practice zone. What are the materials you need to be ultra successful in your practicing? Then, we discuss a workout plan to really skyrocket your development. Will you actually set up your learning zone and implement the plan?

In this class we dive deep into the idea that there is a set list of baseline skills we're going to need, before we can master the art of tuning. Do not miss this class if you want to achieve a better bagpipe sound.

In this class, we discuss the ins and outs of building a great pipe band sound. The bottom line is this: If all of the individual bagpipes sound great (at the same pitch), then the band will sound great.

In this class, we talk about the myth that steady blowing is your primary goal when blowing your pipes. There's actually something far more important to focus on, and steady blowing will be but the icing on the cake!

Posts navigation

New to Dojo U?

Today's Live Sessions

Monday, January 21st

8:00pm EST: Beginner's Hour! (with Andy Fusco)

Tune in to today's beginner hour (late night edition!), and get some great feedback and insight regarding the beginner material you've been working on. Stay tuned day to day, and watch your ability skyrocket!